Tier 1 PSW to Tier 1 (General) - Dependant

[iamphilip]

I am a Tier 1 PSW holder (valid till Dec 2011). My wife holds a Tier 1 (General) visa valid till Jan 2012. We both are working at London.

1) I would like to apply for Tier 1 (General) - Dependant. Can I do that from UK, or should I be going back to the place of origin to switch from Tier 1 PSW to Tier 1 (General) Dependant? (Provided we both are currently in the UK)



Adding a bit more fun into this

Recently we were blessed with a baby boy in India. My wife and kid are in India.

2) When my wife is in India (Tier 1 - General primary applicant), can I apply for Tier 1 (General) Dependant from the UK?

3) Can I make a visit to India and apply for a Tier 1 (General) Dependant from India (when my wife is in India)

4) After obtaining a Tier 1 General Dependant visa from India, can I enter the UK without my spouse (primary applicant). Or should the Tier 1 primary applicant be already present in the UK or travel along with the dependant (when the dependant enters UK the first time with Tier 1 (General) Dependant visa). My wife and kid are planning to come only after 3 months, so was wondering if I could go to India and get my visa sorted and come back alone.

Looking forward to your help and support

[geriatrix]

1. Entry clearance from outside the UK.
2. As above.
3. Without the visit to India, you cannot fulfil 1 or 2 above. When you do it is up to you.
4. Shouldn't be a problem as your spouse is absent from UK on a holiday. It is not that she is yet to enter (and start living) in the UK. If IO has any questions for you, answer them honestly and explain your situation.


regards